CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
Why was CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact RTI at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- RYOBI brand hammer drills
- Company
- Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 6,000
- Sold at
- Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
- Recall date
- May 9, 2002
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and RTI have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these hammer drills. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Only RYOBI brand hammer drills with model number HD501 are included in the recall. Model number HD501K may appear on the packaging of this product. "RYOBI" and the model number appear on the side of the drill. The drills have blue plastic housings, black triggers with yellow lock-on buttons, and yellow/orange gear-shift dials on the side. The drills are equipped with an accessory front-end handle that includes a depth gauge, and were sold in a gray plastic case.